Accountant II – Financial Reporting Position Available In Mecklenburg, North Carolina

Accountant II –

Financial Reporting Mecklenburg County Mecklenburg County, NC Salary Range:

$56,223 – $73,791 This is an exempt position. Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity. Follow your calling, Find your career The Financial Reporting Team is responsible for the County’s annual audit and preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), Ad Hoc financial presentations, various reconciliations, year-end work papers, month-end and year-end close out and processing/approving transactions in the financial system, bank reconciliations among many other tasks and projects. The Accountant II will perform professional, complex, and/or advanced accounting work involving the preparation and/or maintenance of financial or related records.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Prepare, review, analyze, and submit a variety of reports, reconciliations, communications, schedules, tables, and/or statements to and from internal departments, financial institutions, and external agencies Resolve moderately complex reconciliations and account analysis problems requiring in-depth research Audit, compile, calculate, and analyze a variety of financial data and transactions Participate in developing and implementing financial procedures related to data accumulation, reporting, and archiving Prepare a variety of financial and accounting records and reports including revenue and expenditure reports, executive summaries, and aging reports Maintain records of account entries by compiling and analyzing accounting activities Oversee specific accounting operations, or a complex segment of the accounting function Coordinate with other departments to assess needs and requirements for accounting matters

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience:

Minimum of three years in Accounting or Finance.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field. Combination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted: Yes

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of Budgetary principles Federal, State, and local laws, rules, and regulations Governmental accounting procedures and principles Arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications Economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data Principles and processes for providing customer service Skills Proficiency in financial analysis, financial reporting, and modeling Interpretation of financial documents Qualitative and quantitative analysis Active Listening Talking to others to convey information effectively Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems Using mathematics to solve problems

Abilities Building Trust:

Interacting with others in a way that instills confidence in one’s intentions and those of the organization

Collaboration:

Working effectively and cooperatively with others; establishing and maintaining good working relationships

Communication:

Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the information provided

Decision Making:

Identifying and understanding issues, problems and opportunities; comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probably consequences

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS STATEMENT

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT

This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, requirements or working conditions. Other duties may be assigned based on business need and the supervisor’s request. Mecklenburg County reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. Designated positions may be required to assist in emergency and/or disaster situations.